Category: HEALTH
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Exercise to treat depression yields similar results to therapy and antidepressants
Depression is a leading cause of ill health and disability, affecting over 280 million people worldwide. Exercise is low-cost, widely available, and comes with additional health benefits, making it an attractive option for patients and healthcare providers. The review, conducted by researchers from the University of Lancashire, and supported by the National Institute for Health…
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Breakthrough in Gonorrhea Treatment: FDA Approves Two New Antibiotics for Drug-Resistant Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
In a landmark development for global public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved two revolutionary antibiotics—gepotidacin and zoliflodacin—for the treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea. This approval marks the first time in decades that entirely new classes of antibiotics have been introduced to combat this increasingly drug-resistant…
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The Discovery of Insulin: Leonard Thompson and the Breakthrough in Diabetes Treatment
In the chilly January of 1922, a frail 14-year-old boy named Leonard Thompson lay dying in a Toronto hospital. His body ravaged by Type 1 diabetes, Leonard weighed only 65 pounds, and his desperate family had tried every starvation diet available under medical care. With death imminent, Leonard’s name would soon be etched into medical…
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Mourns Son’s Death Amid Renewed Focus on Nigeria’s Healthcare Crisis
Celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are mourning the heartbreaking loss of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, who passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The incident has ignited a national conversation about medical negligence and the state of healthcare in Nigeria, as resident doctors across the country…
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Measles Detected at U.S. Airports Amid Holiday Rush: 2025 Sees Highest Case Count in Decades.
On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, U.S. health officials confirmed that cases of measles—one of the world’s most contagious viruses—had been detected at two major American airports during the peak of holiday travel. The news comes as the United States faces its highest annual measles case count since 1992, with the CDC reporting 2,012 confirmed cases…
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Nigeria Unveils Toumai® Pro. A Leap Forward in Robotic Surgery and Healthcare Innovation
On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) officially approved the Toumai Pro Robotic Surgical System for clinical use. This landmark regulatory clearance makes Nigeria the first country in West Africa to approve and deploy robotic surgery for human clinical applications. Key Details of the Milestone Nigeria…
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How Zipline’s Drones and Gavi Are Revolutionizing Vaccine Delivery in Bayelsa, Nigeria’s Hard-to-Reach Communities (2025 Update)
In 2025, Zipline, working with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, dramatically expanded its drone delivery operations to reach remote riverine communities in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. This partnership tackles the state’s unique challenges—like frequent flooding and poor road access—to deliver vital medical supplies, including vaccines, quickly and reliably. Key 2025 Achievements in Bayelsa: Bayelsa was among the…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Lower Overall Risk of Death, Study Finds
Adults who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine face a lower risk of death from all causes, according to a new large-scale study. Research conducted in France shows that individuals vaccinated with at least one dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine had a significantly lower overall mortality rate compared with those who…
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DRUG-FREE WORLD AFRICA UNVEILS NEW YOUTH EDUCATION WORKBOOK AND ANTI-DRUG ABUSE CAMPAIGN
The Drug Free World Africa (DFWA) organization recently held its official inauguration and launched its campaign activities against drug abuse in Abuja, Nigeria, alongside the production of its first educational workbook leaflet titled “Steering Dynamic Drug-Free Youth.” The event, themed “From Awareness to Action: Together We Can End Drug Abuse,” aimed to raise awareness about…
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US Food and Drug Administration memo links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccines
According to an internal memo released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday, at least 10 children are believed to have died as a result of COVID-19 vaccinations, with myocarditis (heart inflammation) identified as a potential cause, the New York Times reported.In response, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has implemented…
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